Attack on the uncastled king: bishop to f3 (a8)
c9-07060Puzzle rating: 1066Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
4. Bf3 g6 5. c3 Nxf3 6. Nxf3
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- pawn to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead g6, then c3 and you stay on top.
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